I just signed Pesticide Action Network’s petition urging EPA to take immediate action to protect bees from clothianidin, a pesticide known to be particularly harmful.Join me in taking action >> http://action.panna.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=10826
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
UN Investigator Blasts US Drone Program
via (title unknown) by jon on 6/19/12
In a report issued overnight to the United Nation's Human Rights Council (UNHRC), UN investigator and special rappateur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Christof Heyns condemned the continued use of US drones to assassinate suspected militants and questioned the legality of the Obama administration's program under int
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Stand up for diplomacy, not war with Iran
The next week is critically important for those of us who want to avoid an unnecessary and costly war with Iran.Iran has come to the table for negotiations about the future of its nuclear program, with the next round of multilateral negotiations taking place in Moscow right now.But the Obama administration is under tremendous pressure to abandon diplomacy with Iran, and follow a path that would make war inevitable. And much of the pressure is coming from warmongers like Mitt Romney adviser John Bolton (an ambassador to the United Nations under George W. Bush), who want the talks to fail.We need to speak out now to ensure that President Obama knows the American people support diplomacy, not war.Tell President Obama: We support your calls for diplomacy with Iran, not an unnecessary and costly war.Many in power seem to have learned nothing from the catastrophic mistake and tremendous moral failure that was the war in Iraq.There is already dangerous momentum to begin a war of choice with Iran. And should the Moscow negotiations break down or bear no fruit, the drumbeat for war will only grow more intense.Tell President Obama: We support your calls for diplomacy with Iran, not an unnecessary and costly war.To his credit, President Obama is clearly not rushing to start another war. But many members of Congress, including many Democrats, are pushing him to offer nothing meaningful to Iran until Iran gives the United States and its allies everything we want.President Obama must know that there is full-throated support for diplomacy that can prevent an unnecessary war.Tell President Obama: We support your calls for diplomacy with Iran, not an unnecessary and costly war.Thank you for speaking out for diplomacy.http://act.truemajorityaction.org/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=405...
Monday, June 18, 2012
"Agent Orange" corn?
Dear Friend,
Ready for what's next from Dow Chemicals? GE crops modified to be resistant to the herbicide that's a main ingredient in Agent Orange!
The herbicide, 2,4-D, is linked to cancer, reproductive problems, and Parkinson's and is banned entirely in parts of Canada and Europe. And yet the USDA seems ready to approve the new GMO Corn and Soybeans, unleashing a major increase in the use of 2,4-D.
Now, the EPA is considering stepping in to stop or restrict the application of 2,4-D, which would be a major blow to Dow's Agent Orange veggies.
Join me in urging the EPA to reject Dow's plans to spray this incredibly toxic herbicide. Submit a comment here:
http://ping.fm/cPBCK
Ready for what's next from Dow Chemicals? GE crops modified to be resistant to the herbicide that's a main ingredient in Agent Orange!
The herbicide, 2,4-D, is linked to cancer, reproductive problems, and Parkinson's and is banned entirely in parts of Canada and Europe. And yet the USDA seems ready to approve the new GMO Corn and Soybeans, unleashing a major increase in the use of 2,4-D.
Now, the EPA is considering stepping in to stop or restrict the application of 2,4-D, which would be a major blow to Dow's Agent Orange veggies.
Join me in urging the EPA to reject Dow's plans to spray this incredibly toxic herbicide. Submit a comment here:
http://ping.fm/cPBCK
Friday, June 15, 2012
Eliminate Subsidies to Big Oil, Coal and Gas
It's the 21st century, and our tax dollars are still subsidizing major polluters -- to the tune of billions every year. Meanwhile, Big Oil is reporting record-breaking profits while our climate is reporting record-breaking warming. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) debuted new legislation last week to repeal $113 billion of those tax breaks, handouts and subsidies for the fossil fuel industry over the next 10 years.Big polluters are not going give up these handouts without a fight, so we're asking you to join forces with the Center for Biological Diversity, 350.org and a coalition of other groups to fight back hard. Join this common-sense effort by adding your name to this simple message: Stop subsidizing big polluters.Take action by using this Web address: http://action.biologicaldiversity.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=10518
Ban Weaponized Drones
I just signed the petition to ban weaponized drones that is going to be delivered to every possible national and international authority. I hope you can sign too and spread the word. http://bit.ly/OGIQ3S
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Blog title...Tell President Obama: We support diplomacy with Iran, not an unnecessary and costly war.
Dear Friend,
The next week is critically important for those of us who want to avoid an unnecessary and costly war with Iran.
Iran has come to the table for negotiations about the future of its nuclear program, with the next round of multilateral negotiations scheduled to take place in Moscow on Monday and Tuesday.
But the Obama administration is under tremendous pressure to abandon diplomacy with Iran, and follow a path that would make war inevitable. And much of the pressure is coming from warmongers like John Bolton (an ambassador to the United Nations under George W. Bush), who want the talks to fail.
We need to speak out now to ensure that President Obama knows the American people support diplomacy, not war.
I just signed a petition telling President Obama that we support diplomacy with Iran, not an unnecessary and costly war.
I hope you sign the petition, too.
It's easy to do so. Just click on the link below.
http://ping.fm/qmAEo
The next week is critically important for those of us who want to avoid an unnecessary and costly war with Iran.
Iran has come to the table for negotiations about the future of its nuclear program, with the next round of multilateral negotiations scheduled to take place in Moscow on Monday and Tuesday.
But the Obama administration is under tremendous pressure to abandon diplomacy with Iran, and follow a path that would make war inevitable. And much of the pressure is coming from warmongers like John Bolton (an ambassador to the United Nations under George W. Bush), who want the talks to fail.
We need to speak out now to ensure that President Obama knows the American people support diplomacy, not war.
I just signed a petition telling President Obama that we support diplomacy with Iran, not an unnecessary and costly war.
I hope you sign the petition, too.
It's easy to do so. Just click on the link below.
http://ping.fm/qmAEo
Join the Ramarley Graham Contingent at the Mass March Against Stop and Frisk!
Another fine action from ANSWER! Regards,
proclus
http://www.gnu-darwin.org/
proclus
http://www.gnu-darwin.org/
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| Mass march against Stop and Frisk this Sunday!
The largest demonstrations yet against the NYPD's racist Stop-and-Frisk policy will take place this Sunday, June 17 in Harlem. Thousands -- and potentially tens of thousands -- will take to the streets for a Silent March initiated by 1199SEIU and the National Action Network. The ANSWER Coalition is building for a feeder march alongside the friends and family of Ramarley Graham, as well as other organizations that have been protesting weekly to demand justice. We will be gathering at 1pm at the State Office Building at 125th St and Adam Clayton Powell at 1pm, for a 1:30pm march to the main event. (The Silent March begins at 3pm at 110th St. and Lenox Ave.)
But a manslaughter charge is a far cry from justice. Ramarley was murdered. That is the charge his killers should be facing. The criminal injustice system The norm across the country is for the criminal "justice" system, from the judges to the prosecutors, to protect their front-line enforcers. Sean Bell's killers also faced manslaughter, only to be acquitted of all charges by a bench ruling from a judge. Officer Johannes Mehserle in Oakland, who was caught on video shooting Oscar Grant in his back while Grant laid handcuffed on the floor, served less than a year. Time and again, we see the double standard -- heavy sentencing and mass incarceration for African Americans, Latinos and poor people in general, while those who serve the system get slaps on the wrist. The ANSWER Coalition is determined to help Ramarley's family win justice, and keep the struggle going. They need all of our support. With their son already murdered, the local mass media has been waging a vicious campaign to assassinate his character. In addition to the mass march on Sunday, there will be the weekly vigil for Ramarley in the Bronx this Thursday at 749 East 229th St (near White Plains Rd.) On Saturday, we will be holding another street meeting in Harlem at 125th St. and Lenox Ave. to let the community know about Ramarley's case and the mass march against Stop and Frisk the following day. In other words, there's a whole week of activity for you to support the growing movement against racist police brutality and profiling, culminating in the Sunday mass march. Join us and get involved!Contact us at 212-694-8720 to volunteer.
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There was a breakthrough in the Ramarley Graham case this week, as Officer Richard Haste was charged with manslaughter for the fatal shooting. That criminal charges were brought against Haste at all reflects the consistent outrage, action and pressure from Ramarley's family and community. In the vast majority of such cases, killer cops never face charges. Over the last four months, there have been weekly community vigils and marches, citywide days of outreach, as well as petitions and letters demanding justice for Ramarley. How Drones Help Al Qaeda - NYTimes.com
It is a great day to end US drone strikes.
Regards,
proclus
http://www.gnu-darwin.org/
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost
The New Obama Doctrine, A Six-Point Plan for Global War
Hopefully we will see better reflection of American values in actions of US special forces in future yrs. Bin Laden assassination a disgrace.
Regards,
proclus
http://www.gnu-darwin.org/
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Let's Get Bradley Manning the Peace Prize
Bradley Manning has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Please join us in urging the committee to award it to him. He's earned it.To take action, just go here:
http://act.rootsaction.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=5459
http://act.rootsaction.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=5459
Sunday, June 10, 2012
America is Deluded by Its Drone-Warfare Propaganda
via (title unknown) by jon on 6/10/12
Patrick Cockburn
Friday, June 8, 2012
Message to .nu TLD authority. Way to kill innovation!
Message to .nu TLD authority. Way to kill innovation!
It appears that GNU-Darwin is losing the xi.nu domain, due to very dicey moves on the part of the TLD authority. http://gnudarwin.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/it-appears-that-gnu-darwin-is-losing-the-xi-nu-domain-due-to-very-dicey-moves-on-the-part-of-the-tld-authority/
It appears that GNU-Darwin is losing the xi.nu domain, due to very dicey moves on the part of the TLD authority.
http://ping.fm/h4bds
http://ping.fm/h4bds
It appears that GNU-Darwin is losing the xi.nu domain, due to very dicey moves on the part of the TLD authority.
It appears that the TLD grabbed xi.nu in order to charge a premium
price. I recommend avoiding the .nu TLD at this time. Regards,
proclus
http://www.gnu-darwin.org/
price. I recommend avoiding the .nu TLD at this time. Regards,
proclus
http://www.gnu-darwin.org/
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
CIA ‘Revives Attacks on Rescuers’ in Pakistan
via (title unknown) by andrea on 6/6/12
CIA drones are reportedly reviving the use of highly-controversial tactics that target rescuers and funeral-goers.
On Monday US drones attacked rescuers in Waziristan in western Pakistan minutes after an initial strike, killing 16 people in total according to the BBC. On May 28, drones were also reported to have returned to the attack in Khassokhel near Mir Ali.
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Ex-CIA Official Slams Obama's 'Indiscriminate' Use of Drones
via (title unknown) by andrea on 6/6/12
Robert Grenier, a former CIA counter-terrorism head, has slammed President Obama's drone program telling the UK's Guardian that we have been "seduced" by drones and that the drones are killing people "indiscriminately."
Implying that the drones have been killing civilians, Grenier told the Guardian in the interview: "It [the drone program] needs to be targeted much more finely. We have been seduced by them and the unintended consequences of our actions are going to outweigh the intended consequences."
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Afghan Children Dead After US Air Assault: Report
via (title unknown) by jon on 6/6/12
17 civilians have been killed in a NATO airstrike in eastern Afghanistan, according to a local official in Logar province.
Al-Jazeera reports that the target of the strike was the house of a tribal elder in the district of Baraki Barak, citing the head of the Logar provincial council.
Denying the loss of innocent life, NATO said it knew of only two light injuries to civilians during the pre-dawn missile strike on Wednesday.
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Michael wants you to take action on "Say No to Destructive Drilling in the Arctic"!
Michael Love has just read and signed the petition: Say No to Destructive Drilling in the Arctic
You can view this petition at: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/560/220/715/
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Monday, June 4, 2012
Tell House Democrats: Support President Obama by drawing a line in the sand on the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy.
Dear Friend,
A "grand bargain." "Taxmageddon." The "Fiscal Cliff."
Whatever happens in the November elections, we're headed for a major showdown in the lame duck session at the end of the year that could result in a massive restructuring of the role of government.
We know what the Republicans want: to keep taxes on the wealthy and large corporations unconscionably low and military spending sky-high; to gut Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security; and to make brutal cuts to important domestic programs like food stamps and unemployment insurance.
But the Democrats have presented a confusing, incoherent and inconsistent picture of their bottom lines.
We know backroom negotiations are already happening. And if you want to stop the Democrats from pre-emptively caving, it's time to speak out.
I just signed a petition asking House Democrats to draw a line in the sand on Bush tax cuts for the wealthy. I hope you join me.
You can sign the petition at the link below.
http://ping.fm/EqVww
A "grand bargain." "Taxmageddon." The "Fiscal Cliff."
Whatever happens in the November elections, we're headed for a major showdown in the lame duck session at the end of the year that could result in a massive restructuring of the role of government.
We know what the Republicans want: to keep taxes on the wealthy and large corporations unconscionably low and military spending sky-high; to gut Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security; and to make brutal cuts to important domestic programs like food stamps and unemployment insurance.
But the Democrats have presented a confusing, incoherent and inconsistent picture of their bottom lines.
We know backroom negotiations are already happening. And if you want to stop the Democrats from pre-emptively caving, it's time to speak out.
I just signed a petition asking House Democrats to draw a line in the sand on Bush tax cuts for the wealthy. I hope you join me.
You can sign the petition at the link below.
http://ping.fm/EqVww
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